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changed username to rich-c rich-c: geez, sorry - I was just reading an email from this guy Mitchell when I noticed teh time ;-) rich-c: you still there? Ron: now I am Ron: Back in about 10 minutes....gonna throw together a sandwich and move upstairs Ron: back in a bit rich-c: ok
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changed username to Ron Ron: Sorry Rich....got tied up on the fone Ron: too many people in my life at the moment rich-c: right - had a couple of games of free cell Ron: aha Ron: should learn to play that rich-c: and finished reading your note while I was waiting Ron: right Ron: I really must get myself a wireless router and card for the laptop upstairs rich-c: anyway, FYI, there's a Vancouver website offering Travelodge Courtenay rooms at about $74 per night Ron: this business of stringing 50 feet of ethernet cable up the stairs Ron: we're getting $69 Ron: whoopee rich-c: of course there is teh issue of beds but there's also our eligibility for senior discount Ron: yes.... I intend to check that out rich-c: essentially when you talk - we need two beds - twins fine, double and twin fine, twin double fine - dealers choice Ron: right got that rich-c: all things being equal prefer non-smoking BUT if a smoking is quieter will take teh quiet option Ron: have we got any smokers left? rich-c: in short, it is not a significant issue with us rich-c: yes, Herman and Pamela assuming she comes Ron: ok rich-c: again all being equal ground floor is better unless there is an elevator Ron: think he was going to try to put us all in the same vicinity, but this is only a 2 floor establishment in any case Ron: Can but state our preferences rich-c: well, my issue is that with my hip climbing stairs is extremely difficult Ron: yup. understand rich-c: and climbing stairs lugging a suitcase really isnt an option rich-c: on timing, Frances is now talking about wanting to stay three weeks total rich-c: but how we would divvy it up is a question rich-c: she does want a little time to poke around Victoria Ron: yes....she'd like that..... you would too for that matter. Well worth seeing rich-c: but we could fly into Victoria and do teh smooping on arrival and a day or so before departure rich-c: oh, we've been to Victoria, this would be a review Ron: ok rich-c: if you have any places that are seriously neat for birding, that would be a major attraction Ron: will have to do a little research on that. Not sure what's here, but I'm sure there must be a group in the area that can provide advice rich-c: and are there any native villages in historic style on teh island that welcome visitors? Ron: lots of native villages, but none like what you're thinking of - at least not that I know. Ron: web ought to provide info on that. I have a link on my website to Tourism Comox Valley rich-c: figured - I'm afraid teh culture has been sadly damaged by paleface incursions Ron: exactly Ron: I mean we've got native settlements all over the place here, but you'd be hard pressed to tell any difference Ron: except for the4 or 5 dead cars out front rich-c: just on what you've told me, I could visualize a landing day in Victoria, then maybe two weeks at Courtenay Ron: but then I have a computer hobbyist buddy whose yard is in about the same state rich-c: after which maybe a bash over to Tofino then back down island for a day or two before teh flight home Ron: Don't sell Victoria short.... perhaps 2 or 3 days. rich-c: when does teh Air Show end and everyone go home? Ron: But Tofino is highly recommended rich-c: oh, we've been to Butchart Gardens, and camped for a while at Sooke running east and wet from there Ron: That, unfortunately is the weekend of July 26 - which was the weekend I wanted for ADAMCON\ Ron: but Ron: forces had booked all the hotel rooms in town Ron: They'll be gone by the time you get here rich-c: yes, but it does mean that the hotel there shouldnt be overcrowded on teh long weekend if we come then rich-c: your Nautical Days sound like fun Ron: other things happend here on the Long August weekend..... the Filberg festival attracts a vast number, and it's Nautical Days, would expect rich-c: by the way on teh travel website for Victoria the best car rental rates are at National Ron: hotels would not be open to a walkup then Ron: ok Ron: you'd be intending on returning it there anyway right? rich-c: in short, think reservations or Tuesday at teh earliest Ron: Tuesday Aug 5 ?? rich-c: yes, at looks as if more comfortable scheduling is available through Victoria Ron: right rich-c: that's the likeliest, subject to change of course Ron: The Slopsema's may be in Victoria then too.... think they intend on coming up the way the did for AC 11 Ron: Seattle/Port Angeles/Victoria rich-c: like, Westjet might offer its best flight/time package on a Friday, for instance Ron: could be Rich. I go when I want to go, and whoever is going then, gets the business Ron: which of course, is why I'm not rich rich-c: of course much will depend on my success in getting the medical problems under control Ron: that, good sir, comes first Ron: What we should do is blow the ADAM News Network reserve and have the con at the Kingfisher. They have spa's there rich-c: well, we've got teh doctor engaged now, and various specialists being drawn in Ron: many people I know around here have replacement hips, knees, various other appendages Ron: I'll be there soon rich-c: yes, my knees are not what they used to be, but are still under control Ron: not that I mean to make light of your situation, but we've got a lot of grey hair around here rich-c: yes, I know I'll feel right at home ;-) Ron: yup rich-c: hey, over at Central Park Lodge when we got to see Fran's mother, we're the younger group Ron: guess so eh? Ron: Was just at my Saturday session at the local hospital ECU computer club..... keep looking around at the residents Ron: and thinking, one day I'll be here rich-c: anyway, I think everyone will be hoping for some sort of internet connection at the 'con Ron: Will look into that. I know that we're experimenting at the community net with a satellite hookup. As I mentioned in the message rich-c: those who have AOL or whatever are likely OK Ron: our Exec Director has offered the RV. Only trouble is, it's not fully operational Ron: I still have my Compuserve account, would you believe rich-c: well, if we hang around for ten days extra or so, I'd like a connection good for that long Ron: wouldn't do business with AOL but then they own Compuserve anyway rich-c: though I don't know how the hotel would feel about having a line tied up hours at a time Ron: will check that out with Digital Ark. Ron: Maybe I still have some influence down there----- know a couple of them still rich-c: yes, I do think at one point a year or so back you did get a vaguely positive response on a similar question Ron: I'm trying to prep him for that. Told him it's of vast importance we have reliable comms rich-c: I'd sort of gathered with your local landlines that's an oxymoron :=) Ron: well....... we're getting better.... but stil a long way to go Ron: you're only 35 miles from oblivion here Rich. After that there's nothing but trees rich-c: anyway I do of course plan to have my laptop along and hope to use it Ron: It'll be a good education for the big city folk rich-c: for Frances and I that's our kind of space Ron: you'll like it, I think rich-c: we like tide pools and sandy beaches and lots and lots of quiet Ron: we do have Mal Wort Ron: but only as of less than a year ago Ron: we better do Tofino Ron: I love going over there..... as I say, it's a bit of a drive, but it's worth it rich-c: yes, I'll have to check for accomodations there, see what's available Ron: Have never actually spent an overnight there.... other than living there for 2 years rich-c: well, if we have three weeks, spend two based on Courtenay, two to start at Victoria, that allows five for Tofino/Victoria over rich-c: sorry, two DAYS... Ron: For us, it'll be a bit of a zoo.... my sister confirmed this morning they're coming over for the long weekend. That'll fill Ron: up the house Ron: only weekend each year it really gets used rich-c: you going to base in teh hotel or commute from your house? Ron: Will have Jeff and brother Dave to help with the lifting of the ADAMs Ron: no, I intend to take a hotel room just to get away from this place. Jeff says he will commute rich-c: that's no small chore - for 07 I had to haul over 1000 lbs. of Adams out of teh house to the truck Ron: he and his girlfriend are going to Italy June 10 to July 6, so suspect he'll still be broke in august rich-c: ;-) Ron: well, we won't have that many, but enough rich-c: quite - the crowd just keeps thinning out Ron: anyway, my son, must away Ron: something about pricing some cedar siding for the house rich-c: yes, time is getting on at this end too Ron: so see ya Wed.... the good Lord willin rich-c: I shall look forward to your email with the info rich-c: see you then - bye now Ron: yep...will do that Mon Ron: see ya rich-c: bye
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